I came across Hyundai Matrix in Pampanga showroom today. I got the latest brochures of their product line.

With a P649,000 Matrix,you get a
CRDi motor, 1500cc (with Variale Geometry Turbine[VGT] valve system, VTEC conterpart)
110ps@4000rpm
24.5kg-m@1900~2750

BTW, Hyndai applied 3rd Generation CommorRail technology on all their new diesel cars.

'Claims a true test of fuel economy of 13.02km/L city; 25.1km/L highway ~~test done @2500rpm @ 80kmh.

Car is egronomically packed.


Hyundai is coming out stronger. and according to the sales agent all Matrix in the Phil is out of stock. CBU delivery will be late this year or jan of 2006.

What I like about this car is it's bigger than a Honda City, Toyota Vios, Suzuki Swift; and the price is very competetive. This might be a great consideration for all those who consider getting jap cars.

Though i haven't been in one of these great alternative, i reckon this is so far the best out in the Philippine market(in it's category).

Are ther any better altevnatives you know of, too?  Post for potential car buyers.  

i think that for me the suzuki swift is really a good alternative car. You get all the features of the jazz and the engine power too ! plus its cuter hehe and cheaper too than the city and jazz

Try checking out Tsikot.com's board. Someone drove his CRDi Matrix to and from La Union on half a tank, i think.  

The Matrix CRDi is my dream car. I wish I can buy one!

The new Matrix is a lot better than the older one specially that Cdi engine.

Practicality wise, this is a very good car.  Yun lang nga, sa looks department, medjo MOM MOBILE ang appeal.

Pano pa ma customize ang matrix?? 17 wheels and headlight washer?

I would get a ECU upgrade for this and have me some massive torque!

how about yung GETZ? I'm planning on getting one but i'm having second thoughts, actually i  ???already have a pre-approved autoloan at PSBank waiting for me. they're just waiting for my go signal...

Quote from: nasty_1 on November 03, 2005, 09:33:21 PM
how about yung GETZ? I'm planning on getting one but i'm having second thoughts, actually i  ???already have a pre-approved autoloan at PSBank waiting for me. they're just waiting for my go signal...

Nasty,
After getting our Starex, of course i mingled with the Hyundai Pampanga staff.
You can get a Matrix just now with either the 1.3 or 1.5 motor. If i remember correctly the 1.5 model is at 439,000(+6%evat).
HOWEVER, IF YOU CAN WAIT, they are getting out a GETZ CRDi 1.5!!!!! Just like the Matrix's motor!

Isn't that cool!!?!



Now, for the price, it may be on the 600K region(with evat)

What I like about it is it has a true Trunk space, movable rear seats and suspension is better that Picanto and the other mini compact in it's category.

Hope this helps.

the Getz look really nice compared to the Picanto.

I really hate the front of the Picanto.  The grille shape and design looks like Pubic hair.

Quote from: J.M.E.N on November 04, 2005, 09:12:31 AM
Nasty,
After getting our Starex, of course i mingled with the Hyundai Pampanga staff.
You can get a Matrix just now with either the 1.3 or 1.5 motor. If i remember correctly the 1.5 model is at 439,000(+6%evat).
HOWEVER, IF YOU CAN WAIT, they are getting out a GETZ CRDi 1.5!!!!! Just like the Matrix's motor!

Isn't that cool!!?!



Now, for the price, it may be on the 600K region(with evat)

What I like about it is it has a true Trunk space, movable rear seats and suspension is better that Picanto and the other mini compact in it's category.

Hope this helps.

OMG is this true?!?!?!

I am sooooo getting the diesel variant !!!

ray, pagpapalit mo scooby mo for a hyundai?

....well ok din naman hyundai.....

Quote from: -Andrew- on November 04, 2005, 11:40:07 PM
ray, pagpapalit mo scooby mo for a hyundai?

....well ok din naman hyundai.....

Ha-ha! Baka replacement sa green Civic ni Ray.

the hyundair coupe (tiburon) looks cool too!  and it's one of the more affordable/available coupes here in manila.  i hear it uses an old mitsu engine though...

Quote from: R-A-Y on November 04, 2005, 11:18:42 PM
OMG is this true?!?!?!

I am sooooo getting the diesel variant !!!

Ako rin, Ray, naghihintay.
I'm still waiting for the sales agent to give me the price of it.

Quote from: jowes on November 05, 2005, 02:19:01 AM
the hyundair coupe (tiburon) looks cool too!  and it's one of the more affordable/available coupes here in manila.  i hear it uses an old mitsu engine though...

No, it doesn't use an old mitsu engine. The Hyundai Beta engine is a clean sheet design of Hyundai.